1 Thessalonians 1:6

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy from the Holy Spirit,

Cross References

Hosea 2:14

Therefore, I will now allure her and bring her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

John 8:12

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”

Acts 13:52

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 5:41

As they left the council, they rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

Acts 9:31

Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

1 Corinthians 11:2

I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions just as I handed them on to you.

1 Corinthians 4:16

I appeal to you, then, be imitators of me.

2 Corinthians 6:10

as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing everything.

2 Corinthians 8:5

and not as we expected. Instead, they gave themselves first to the Lord and, by the will of God, to us,

Galatians 5:22

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

Ephesians 5:1

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children,

Philippians 3:17

Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your persecutions and the afflictions that you are enduring.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not irresponsible when we were with you,

2 Thessalonians 3:9

This was not because we do not have that right but in order to give you an example to imitate.

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.

Hebrews 10:34

For you had compassion for those who were in prison, and you cheerfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you yourselves possessed something better and more lasting.

1 Peter 1:6

In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials,

1 Peter 1:8

Although you have not seen him, you love him, and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,

1 Peter 3:13

Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good?

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but imitate what is good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.